The Barbershop Mirror
Pondering the concept of infinity, the Alpha Dawg finds a never-ending cycle of outside agitations and self-inflicted wounds that continue to cast dealers in a bad light.
Jim Ziegler brings you the fearless commentary, actionable insights, and accurate forecasts you need to compete as a dealership owner, GM, or manager.
Pondering the concept of infinity, the Alpha Dawg finds a never-ending cycle of outside agitations and self-inflicted wounds that continue to cast dealers in a bad light.
The Alpha Dawg’s dance card is filled with industry events, high-octane launches, failed crash tests and more nonsense at the OEM level.
The ongoing recall saga has left dealers in a world of confusion, and new threats related to unrepaired units may be larger than they appear.
The industry is riding high, changing rapidly and generating new opportunities for dealers — and their detractors.
The Alpha Dawg is kept busy by prosperous dealers and the OEM executives, inscrutable vendors and bogus industry reports that seek to derail them.
‘Da Man’ returns to put any rumors of the American dealership’s demise to rest and weigh in on weak lead providers, strong Ford executives and a resilient dealer body.
Bad parts, past mismanagement and news from Opel has the Alpha Dawg feeling sympathetic toward GM’s current leadership, while a wave of powerbooking charges leaves him wondering when dealers and finance directors will wise up.
Erosion can affect every aspect of your dealership, from staff and processes to the very foundations of your business. The Alpha Dawg wants you to keep fighting.
After successfully navigating the NADA convention and facing two profound losses, ‘Da Man’ returns to reflect on personal and professional triumphs and letdowns.